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BF51 KYS

2001 MG Mgf

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,868 mi
Last recorded32,868 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 MG Mgf52,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 KYS
MakeMG
ModelMgf
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2020 32,481 miles

nsr tyre cracking

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

slight play through osr wheel

Pass 10 Sep 2019 32,224 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres

slight play in nsr suspension bush

Fail 10 Sep 2019 32,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight cracking on rear tyres

slight play in nsr suspension bush

Pass 18 Sep 2018 32,038 miles

rear tyres cracking

slight movement in nsr suspension arm bush

Fail 13 Sep 2018 32,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear tyres cracking

slight bind on osf wheel

slight movement in nsr suspension arm bush

Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,859 miles

front tyres cracking

osf wishbone corroding

rear brake discs corroding

slight movement in nsr suspension bush

Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,343 miles

front tyres cracking

osf wishbone corroding

osr suspension low

rear brake discs corroding

slight movement in nsr suspension bush

Pass 20 Aug 2015 30,769 miles

osr suspension low

play in nsf lower ball joint

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement in nsr suspension arm bush

Pass 5 Sep 2014 29,846 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

offside suspension low

slight movement in nsr suspension arm bush

Pass 6 Sep 2013 29,019 miles

rear brake discs pitting

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,989 miles

corrosion on rear brake pipes

pitting on rear brake discs

rear tyres cracking

slight play in rear suspension bushes

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,951 miles

rear brake discs pitting,osr brake pipe corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,686 miles

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,922 miles

front tyres cracking,rear brake discs pitting

Pass 17 Sep 2008 22,092 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 19,460 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 19,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,662 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 13,870 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 13,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

How Reliable is the MG Mgf?

Based on 546,238 MOT tests across 40,565 vehicles.

66.7%
Pass Rate
2,116
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
40,565
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37,610
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 32,964
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,147
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 23,285
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,602
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BF51 KYS is a 2001 MG Mgf in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2001 MG Mgf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 52,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Mgf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37,610 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF51 KYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Mgf typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 25 years old, this MG Mgf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF51 KYS is a 2001 MG Mgf, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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